International Business Machines Corporation
Dynamic product lifecycle predictions based on real-time product quality analysis

Abstract:

A method, computer system, and a computer program product for lifecycle prediction is provided. The present invention may include identifying a unit of a product that has been selected from a store bin. The present invention may include retrieving data from at least one connected Internet of Things (IoT) device and a connected infrared scanner. The present invention may include predicting a lifecycle of the identified unit. The present invention may include displaying the lifecycle on the at least one connected IoT device or the infrared scanner. The present invention may include determining whether the unit is added to a cart. The present invention may lastly include pushing the collected data to a point of sale for generating data at checkout.